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Attorney explains how donations are distributed to victims, families

In the days following the attack on Pulse nightclub, millions of dollars in donations have poured in to help the survivors and the families of the victims. Attorney Ken Feinberg is in talks with Orlando to possibly help the city distribute that money. Michelle Meredith explains.

In the days following the attack on Pulse nightclub, millions of dollars in donations have poured in from around the world to help the survivors and the families of the victims.

Attorney Ken Feinberg is in talks with Orlando to possibly help the city distribute that money.

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WESH 2 News learned earlier this week who qualifies.

"The one thing I have learned is that when you are asked by the mayor of Orlando to help, of course I will help," Feinberg said.

Feinberg could be the one to help divide and distribute the donations that flow in after the Pulse nightclub massacre. Feinberg assisted with distributing the donations after tragedies such as 9/11, the Boston Marathon bombing and the Sandy Hook shooting. He has now been approached to possibly help distribute the One Orlando funds, which were donated to help victims and survivors of the worst mass shooting in the history of the U.S.

"I am not looking for any compensation here. None. I'm just trying to help the community," Feinberg said.

Feinberg said there are some concerns that he might face in the aftermath of the Pulse shooting -- things he has faced before, such as whether or not victims waive their right to file a lawsuit when they accept money.

"This fund is a gift. There are no requirements that anybody signs anything," Feinberg said.

Feinberg said he has the necessary experience that could help the Pulse massacre victims, should issues arise.

"In 9/11, we ran into similar problems. We solved them on a case-by-case basis," Feinberg said.

Feinberg has been the subject of praise and scrutiny.

"Gratitude. Appreciation. It does not happen. It doesn't happen. I am not sure if it should happen, with people who have suffered so," Feinberg said.